| Heinrich Behnke | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 10, 1882 Germany |
| Died | June 19, 1952 (aged 70) |
| Place of burial | Long Island National Cemetery Farmingdale, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Rank | Chief Watertender |
| Unit | USS Iowa (BB-4) |
| Awards | Medal of Honor |
Heinrich Behnke (April 10, 1882-June 19, 1952) was a seaman first class serving in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor for bravery.
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Behnke was born April 10, 1882 in Germany and after immigrating to the United States he joined the navy. He was stationed aboard the USS Iowa (BB-4) as a seaman first class when, on January 25, 1905 a manhole plate blew out of boiler D. For his actions received the Medal of Honor March 20, 1905.[1][2]
He died June 19, 1952 and is buried in Long Island National Cemetery Farmingdale, New York.[3]
Rank and organization: Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy. Born: 10 April 1882, Germany. Accredited to: Washington, D.C. G.O. No.: 182, 20 March 1905.
Citation:
While serving aboard the U.S.S. Iowa, Behnke displayed extraordinary heroism at the time of the blowing out of the manhole plate of boiler D on board that vessel, 25 January 1905.[1]